do you have to have the internet with this phone?
28335
No need for internet. I went to Verizon and specifically asked them to turn it off. If they don't turn it off on their end then yes, I believe you are subject to accidental data charges. Check with your carrier; I use Verizon
1290367
Yes, but the internet connection must be made with your cellular data connection.
2233507
Yes, provided your phone supports the feature (e.g. Apple's Siri, or Samsung S-Voice). You need an internet connection for those services, though.
1777020
I never used the phone for internet because the quality isn't that great. Your better off getting an android phone. Net10 has them sometimes on sale or for free if you buy the plan.
1832407
No Eric, you don't need a internet package. When you go online or call the net.com you can see what packages they offer with using this phone. All there packages include internet services. I get the package that has unlimited everything, talk, text and internet. I love this phone and the Net 10 packages. No Contacts. Love it.
357461
No it does not need to connect to the internet. But it may help, this is the WORSE unit I have owned! My reconnendation don't buy!
422070
No, you need the SIM (with an internet plan) only if you don't have WIFI access.
977387
It does have internet you can even browse while talking on the phone. I have been impressed by this phone even though its been out for two years. There are some good reviews on YouTube that you might also like to check out.
180046
Yes! In order to access the internet, you have to have an unlocked sims-card! It isn't a good phone tho, so I wouldn't recommended no one to buy it!
2248019
Yes. Although I don't usually use my phone for internet use, I have seen that there is access in areas of available wifi.
2091497
Yes, it's a smart phone. It needs a data plan in case you want to use the internet features outside of a wi-fi network. If not, you can use it with wi-fi only.
956093
You do not need an internet connection. Boosts the existing signal and takes my phone from 1 bar to 3-4 bars...enough to make and receive calls when I cannot without it. It must have a power source depending on what you have.
450459
No, it is not. Which means you are not required to get a data plan with it. However, as many other non-smart phones it can connect to internet. If you want to avoid any extra charges, you can go under settings and just disable data transfer completely.
1832411
Regardless of what phone you get if you want to use any internet you will need a 3g/4g plan unless you are around a wifi-hotspot. If your asking if its required to have a internet plan then no. Some carriers tend to say it is a requirement if you own a smartphone but that is not true. The phone should not allow you to connect online on their network without a internet plan don't let them fool you its a sales tactic.
1367882
I loved this phone, but I never had data on it. I believe that you can connect to the internet, although I am not sure what the cost of doing so would be. I finally got a smart phone, but it is costly to have internet. Hope this helped.
767187
Yes, it's a touchscreen phone. You'll need mobile internet to activate the phone without hacking the phone. Once activated, internet is not required to use the device.
1547035
Internet is necessary. Some apps come with it. Mine crashed about 2 weeks after I got it. I'm returning it and hopefully the next one will be fine. Happy New Year!